Criminal Law FAQ

Questions About DUI/DWI

• What does a person mean by the term “Drunk Driving”?
• Can a person be guilty of drunk driving if he only had one drink?
• What is “blood-alcohol concentration” or “blood-alcohol level”?
• What is the prosecutor’s role in a drunk-driving case?
• Can I refuse a Breathalyzer® test?
• What is the Role of Probation in Drunk Driving Sentencing?
• Are breath-test results always accurate?
• What if I lose my license but continue to drive?
• How can I get automobile insurance after a drunk-driving conviction?
• What is the punishment for drunk driving?
• How can I get to work if I cannot drive?
• What is the best way to beat a drunk-driving charge?
• If I simply intend to plead guilty, why do I need a lawyer?
• Is driving over the speed limit a crime?

Other Legal Questions

• Are all illegal drugs treated equally when it comes to punishing drug dealers?
• Wouldn’t longer sentences mean less overall crime?
• What is parole? When might it be granted?
• Is there a way to punish a criminal before he actually commits the crime he is planning?
• What is the role of the federal government in criminal law?
• Are grand jury proceedings secret?
• Are there special crimes to control children’s behavior?
• How does a district attorney decide which criminals to charge?
• What is the difference between rape and sexual assault?
• Can only businesspersons be charged with white collar crimes?

James E. Short, PLC
652 Independence Parkway Suite 120 Chesapeake, Virginia 23320
Phone: (757) 410-5042
VirginiaDUIHotline@gmail.com

The information on this site is not intended to be used as personal legal counsel, nor is to be used as a substitution for legal representation. We recommend that you consult a licensed attorney in order to address your litigation needs.

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The James E. Short, PLC office is located in Chesapeake, Virginia, and represents people living or driving in Virginia, including the cities of Alexandria, Arlington, Charlottesville, Chesapeake, Lynchburg, Norfolk, Petersburg, Richmond, Roanoke, and Virginia Beach, and all outlying areas. The James E. Short, PLC also represents clients from Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Newport News, Hampton, Isle of Wight counties and clients from any state, who were charged with criminal charges in Virginia.